Kho Kho, Thums Up and ‘Prem’: 3 Authors Who Evoke 1990s’ Nostalgia in Their New Novels
Three Indian authors whose new novels are set in the 1990s share their favourite memories and pop culture references from this period.
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“I hope this strange, toxic phase does not deter women joining the film industry” – Alankrita Shrivastava
Alankrita Shrivastava speaks up about Rhea Chakraborty’s media trial, filmmaking in the time of clampdown on dissent, and her new film Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare.
From caste on Tinder to love jihad, the complex facets of love in India
Scholar and university professor Dr Debotri Dhar’s new book of essays looks at love from a point of view of gender, culture and politics.
Literary sensation Mieko Kawakami on ‘Breasts and Eggs’ and why feminism is a human issue
Award-winning author and poet Mieko Kawakami on patriarchy in Japanese society, and her new bestseller ‘Breasts and Eggs’.
‘What Are the Odds?’ Director Megha Ramaswamy on Letting Kids Be Kids
Megha Ramaswamy talks about her directorial debut ‘What Are the Odds’ and the world of Indian teens.
“I’m glad to be living in these times when women can be fearless” – Aahana Kumra
A wide oeuvre of bold, memorable roles and a clutch of awards – actor Aahana Kumra is certainly having her moment in the sun.
Author and Yoga Guru Ira Trivedi on Lockdown Yoga, Her #MeToo Stories, and a Dog Named Om
Author and yoga guru Ira Trivedi on sexuality in modern India, the #MeToo movement, and why yoga is the best exercise during lockdown.
“This is an incredibly difficult time for so many people, it is crucial to come together” – Ananya Birla
Ananya Birla was born with a silver spoon and a famous surname but she is on a mission to chart her own path and fulfil her potential as singer and entrepreneur.
Mythological Women Revered, Stories of Historical Women Censored in India – Historian Ira Mukhoty
Historian and author Ira Mukhoty shares untold stories of queens and heroines from Indian history, and what we can learn from them
Lockdown Diary: A Grandma Gets an Unexpected Shot at Toddler Training
For grandmom Poonam Kirpal, the coronavirus lockdown turned into an excellent opportunity to train and homeschool her visiting two-year-old granddaughter.
“Couples Should Adopt One Child and Have One Biological Child to Stop Trafficking”: Nandita Puri
Author Nandita Puri’s latest book delves into the issue of inter-country adoption and child trafficking.
These Ahmedabad standup comics are raising the bar for girl jokes
Preeti Das and Shefali Pandey, founders of Mahila Manch, are using standup comedy to break stereotypes and confront social issues.
“Not Just Me, But the Entire Koirala Clan Is Fiercely Feminist” – Manisha Koirala
Back with a new Netflix film ‘Maska’, Manisha Koirala talks about her life, family, the lessons cancer taught her, and how she is dealing with the Covid-19 lockdown.
She’s Out to Save India’s Missing Girls Using Art and a Digital Game
Fine-art photographer Leena Kejriwal has helped raise awareness about sex trafficking through her unique art and gaming technology project Save Missing Girls.
“I limit myself to taking only one panga a day” – ‘Guilty’ director Ruchi Narain on battling everyday sexism
Ruchi Narain, director of the hit Netflix film ‘Guilty’ shares her personal and professional battle with patriarchy.
Shaheen Bhatt on Her Battle with Depression and Her New Memoir
Being born to one of Bollywood’s most famous families couldn’t shield Shaheen Bhatt from chronic depression; she bares all in a candid interview.
The NYT Investigation That Led to Harvey Weinstein’s Fall and Sparked #MeToo
Award-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey reveal how they broke the Harvey Weinstein story in a hard-hitting new book.
“Indian societies don’t fully acknowledge how dangerous the caste system is”: Yashica Dutt
Having hidden her identity for years, Yashica Dutt revealed her caste publicly in solidarity with fellow Dalits at the receiving end of casteism.
This Retired Professor from Jaipur Has Travelled to 76 Countries, Mostly Solo!
Retired University professor Neeru Saluja can’t get enough of travelling around the globe, and the wanderlust is just growing with age.
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